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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum vs Symantec Endpoint Security comparison

Kaspersky and Broadcom are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Kaspersky is ranked #31 with an average rating of 8.6, while Broadcom is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.7. Kaspersky holds a 0.7% mindshare in EPP, compared to Broadcom’s 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Kaspersky users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.
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94% willing to recommend
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80% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Symantec Endpoint Security and Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum are two leading endpoint security solutions. While Kaspersky offers comprehensive features, Symantec outperforms in support, deployment ease, and pricing.

Features: Symantec Endpoint Security offers strong threat detection and response capabilities, seamless integration, and solid data protection. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum includes advanced malware detection, automated investigation tools, and comprehensive threat hunting tools.

Room for Improvement: Symantec Endpoint Security needs better integration with other security tools, optimized performance, and enhanced reporting features. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum requires improved reporting capabilities, faster support response times, and a more intuitive user interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Symantec Endpoint Security is recognized for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. Kaspersky receives mixed reviews for deployment but earns high praise for its detailed implementation guidance and support materials.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec Endpoint Security is cost-effective with good ROI. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum has higher upfront costs but delivers strong ROI over time due to its advanced features and comprehensive capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
31st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Symantec Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
12th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
142
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security is 4.0%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

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SharjeelFarooque - PeerSpot reviewer
Great threat response, provides for proactivity, and has automated threat identification
In terms of the Pakistani market and talking from a salesperson's perspective, I'd suggest that Kaspersky introduce a bundle of Kaspersky EDR-Optimum or Kaspersky EDR-Expert along with its Business Select/Advance suite. When I say this, I understand the Pakistani market and how slow and less eager organizations are to invest in IT and internet security. Most of them don't invest until or unless they face any attack or network failure. However, in addition to the product, Kaspersky should give EDR-Optimum on the cloud for less than 300 users as well, in case any customer has its whole network on the cloud. That way they can easily use it.
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Hakeem_Abdulkareem - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution has given us visibility into compliance within our whole system and helped us ensure everything is updated
Symantec's application security module needs some improvement. You need to create a lot of fingerprints for application security. For instance, let's say I have different brands of ATMs in my environment, like Wincor and NCR. I use GRG to deploy an application control to whitelist some applications. I have to get the exact image of the different models of ATMs. When I tested in the past, some machines would not connect to the server without that. Only the approved software on the ATM should run. Anything outside that should not even come up at all. We did this so that an outside person doesn't introduce malicious software to the ATM. That's the essence of locking down with application control. Using Symantec for application control has been hectic, so I use Carbon Black to do the lockdown. Checking that data security will work fine with Carbon Black. Carbon Black worked fine. Setting up approval in Carbon Black works differently than Symantec. In Symantec, we first need the fingerprints of the applications running underneath. Before setting up Carbon Black, you first install the agent, allowing it to learn the environment. It will analyze all the software's behavior and provide recommendations for what should be allowed. It's more straightforward, whereas configuring application control in Symantec is a bit cumbersome.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The performance is good."
"The most advantageous aspect is tracking and taking action automatically."
"Kaspersky EDR is constantly updated and can respond to any threat nearly in real-time. They work hard to produce all the updates on time."
"Support has been helpful."
"The solution's most valuable features are the advanced detection and anti-theft features."
"EDR Optimum's best features are its dashboard, control of external media, and user-friendliness."
"I mostly like how they capture particular files and submit them to other files, and they have the solution console. And for example, we are using the one in for an application, like, on the RansomFree, if there are any vulnerabilities in patches coming, in the future, they fix these."
"The product is lightweight and does not slow down the PC. The malware and virus detection rate is also very good."
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"The solution can be scaled to handle different threats."
"The solution is easy to use"
"It just works. We have a console, and I can see it at a glance. I don't have any problems with it at all."
"The most useful features are the antivirus, anti-spyware, and the firewall feature. It also provides application control and Host Integrity, which is a very unique feature."
"The solution is easy to use."
"Symantec End-User Endpoint Security is scalable."
"The features are very nice. We are getting updates continuously from the Symantec side regarding any attacks, such as zero-day attacks. Symantec helps us in mitigating any attacks or threats early."
"With a single console, you get control over Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. This control is most valuable."
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Cons

"Support is an area for improvement. It should have faster response times."
"The solution can improve the uninstallation process. The removal of the agent can be difficult. The purpose is for security, but it requires a lot of time and sometimes a special tool."
"The application should be made a bit lighter so that it does not slow down the PC."
"The solution needs to give more control to users on firewalls."
"Security features could be improved."
"Occasionally, I encounter connection problems, and the signal is not very good."
"In terms of the Pakistani market and talking from a salesperson's perspective, I'd suggest that Kaspersky introduce a bundle of Kaspersky EDR-Optimum or Kaspersky EDR-Expert along with its Business Select/Advance suite."
"I want Kaspersky to extend its products to internet protection. For example, I would like them to develop a firewall integrated with EDR."
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"Users mostly complain that the solution slows down the system whenever something is scanned."
"There is no local support for Symantec products in Hong Kong."
"The reporting function needs to be more user friendly in general."
"The platform itself can be improved as there's no way to track how infections get into the organization."
"There was an administrative feature, which was available in the previous version, which has been removed. We would like that feature to be added again."
"Must push to EXE files to the endpoints."
"My personal opinion is that Symantec has too many WS.Reputation.1 detections, which could cause important computers to malfunction."
"I think the CPU dependence should be enhanced."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is affordability, even for companies with limited budgets, such as those in the Pakistani market. It is a subscription-based license."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is more affordable than the endpoint security product of Fortinet. Whether it's worth the money depends on your security strategy."
"The tool’s pricing is yearly. The solution’s pricing is expensive."
"I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. You need to pay about 80,000 rupees yearly for the tool. There are no additional costs associated with the product."
"The price is good, not too high."
"The price of the solution is reasonable. It cost approximately €10,000 annually."
"The pricing is totally reasonable."
"Kaspersky gives a consolidated price with a good solution. If we choose something else, we need to add other options on our own."
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"The pricing is a little bit more expensive than other competitors, if you compare it to Kaspersky, for example, or McAfee."
"What we have paid for this product is good value for the work and the services that they are providing to us."
"The licensing costs are huge compared to what is normally included in the licensing with other products such as the Microsoft products that we're using. We're paying between $300 and $400 per seat."
"Each annual client license is around 1200 or 1600 INR."
"Its price should be reasonable."
"Symantec Endpoint Security is a moderately priced solution."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The prices fluctuate, but this year I think it was maybe around $12,000."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
The product's most valuable feature is the flexibility of installation with the console and a simple administration strategy.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
Kaspersky is very cheap compared to solutions like CrowdStrike or other vendors. While each solution has strengths and weaknesses, Kaspersky offers better financial aspects.
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What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
Occasionally, I encounter connection problems, and the signal is not very good.
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Which is better - Cortex XDR or Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Aqua Security is easy to use and very manageable. Its main focus is on Kubernetes and Docker. Security is a very valuable feature and their speed of integration is very good. The initial setup was ...
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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?
We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...
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What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.
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Also Known As

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Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
 

Overview

Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Optimum delivers straightforward defense-in-depth against complex and advanced threats with no additional overheads. Use automated and 'single-click' responses so you can ensure every last piece of the threat is rooted out of your system.

Kaspersky

Symantec Endpoint Security is a robust and reliable product that provides complete protection against viruses, malware, Trojans, and malicious files. It offers application and device control, ease of use in deploying and updating, a central control console, stability, scalability, auto-discovery capabilities, patch management, endpoint detection and response capabilities, intrusion detection module. 

The Symantec Global Intelligence Network (GIN) provides threat intelligence and detection across endpoints, email, and web traffic. It has helped organizations reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve security posture. Symantec Endpoint Security is easy to use, has a flexible administration, and offers more value than expected.

Broadcom
 

Sample Customers

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Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.
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